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Band 7+: You were supposed to meet your friend for a dinner reservation, but you didn't show up. Write a letter to your friend apologizing for not attending. You should include details about: - what caused you to not come to the dinner - how you feel about missing the time together - what you would like to do to make it up to them.

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Dear Sam.

I assume you’re disappointed in me for not showing up at our dinner reservation, and I am as well. I know how much this dinner meant to you, and I had no right to disrespect your time as I did. The reason I could not show was due to a failure to pay parking tickets. I was held in the police station until I was released. This is all a massive failure on my part, and I sincerely apologize for being foolish enough to get held up for such a tepid reason. I am depressed that I ruined our time together in such a witless manner, and I could only imagine what you’re going through as of now. I’m sorry for not being able to attend our dinner reservation, and I hope to reschedule for another time if you can still accommodate me.

Many Thanks, Chuck

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Overall Band Score

7.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

dinner: 3

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Task Response

All parts of the task are successfully addressed. The reason for absence is clearly explained, the writer conveys their regret, and a plan to make amends is suggested. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is easy to follow, with a logical flow of ideas. Minor improvements in paragraphing and transitions could enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary, used accurately and appropriately. The word choices are sophisticated and enhance the overall tone.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

While the letter displays a good range of grammatical structures, a few minor errors are present. Improving accuracy in grammar would elevate the score.

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